Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at José Amalfitani where Vélez Sarsfield play host to Tigre. A crowd of 13,778 fill this 14,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tigre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mariano Colombo.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Vélez Sarsfield are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tigre appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mariano Colombo.
0.00
0-0Vélez Sarsfield get the match underway!
3.37
0-0Johnnier Perez makes a probing pass to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
6.30
Patricio Gil threads a neat ball through to Juan Sebastian Gil. Juan Sebastian Gil cuts inside the box! Juan Sebastian Gil tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
8.19
0-0Arthur Asara flicks a high pass forward. Juan Sebastian Gil collects the pass. Juan Sebastian Gil knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.37
Johnnier Perez flicks a high pass forward. Fernando Soto controls it well on his chest. Fernando Soto advances inside the box! Fernando Soto tries a spectacular strike but it's drastically wayward!
15.05
Filipe Galvan knocks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claudio D. Valdano.
20.21
Federico Paz flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Gil controls it well on his chest. With intelligent vision, Patricio Gil picks a pass forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Cristian Rey who gathers it comfortably.
21.03
0-0Manuel Artime makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leroy Palacio. Leroy Palacio flicks a high pass forward. Ray Cruz controls it well on his chest. Ray Cruz whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice keeping!
22.26
Leandro Ponce flicks a high pass forward. Leroy Palacio collects the pass. Leroy Palacio threads the ball through to Ray Cruz. Ray Cruz shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.06
Claudio D. Valdano flicks the ball to his team mate, Patricio Gil. Patricio Gil sees space and advances. Patricio Gil tries a spectacular long range effort. Cristian Rey gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
27.01
Federico Paz flicks a high pass forward. Patricio Gil holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Patricio Gil passes the ball forward to Fernando Soto. Fernando Soto shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
30.10
Patricio Gil kicks a strong pass forward to Juan Sebastian Gil. Juan Sebastian Gil knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valentín Navarro.
33.41
Uruguay Becerra chips the ball to his team mate, Ray Cruz. Ray Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior makes a looping header on goal but Uruguay Pena is on top of it.
34.28
Patricio Gil sees Fernando Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Esteban Navarro. Esteban Navarro knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Cristian Rey manages to keep it out.
39.31
Facundo Ruiz pushes mid-way up the pitch. Facundo Ruiz sees Fernando Soto in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fernando Soto lofts in a cross ball towards Juan Sebastian Gil. Juan Sebastian Gil makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
44.48
0-0Leroy Palacio flicks a high pass forward to Ray Cruz who brings the ball under control. Ray Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dias De Almeida Roque Junior but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Filipe Galvan sees Dias De Almeida Roque Junior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio makes a looping header on goal. Uruguay Pena manages to gather it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Vélez Sarsfield appear unchanged since the first half. Tigre also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Tigre kick off!
47.41
Filipe Galvan sees Dias De Almeida Roque Junior in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior shoots from long range but is denied by Uruguay Pena. Excellent save.
48.28
Filipe Galvan passes the ball forward to Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
49.08
With great vision, Uruguay Becerra plays the ball forward to Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio lofts in a cross ball towards Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Uruguay Pena didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
57.55
0-0Manuel Artime catches Esteban Navarro on the ankles. The referee calls over Manuel Artime and shows him a yellow card! Esteban Navarro stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.26
Leroy Palacio flicks a high pass forward. Roberto Carlos Osorio holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Roberto Carlos Osorio whips in a cross ball towards Ray Cruz. Ray Cruz gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it is miles over!
60.31
0-0Vélez Sarsfield have made a substitution with Kurt Perkins replacing Facundo Ruiz .Tigre have made 2 substitutions with Claudio Uribe replacing Manuel Artime and Lucio Giménez replacing Leroy Palacio .
66.44
Lucio Giménez knocks the ball to his team mate, Ray Cruz. Ray Cruz rushes past Kurt Perkins! Some superb footwork from Ray Cruz provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Uruguay Pena!
67.47
Lucio Giménez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.33
Without breaking stride, Claudio D. Valdano plays the ball forward to Patricio Gil. Patricio Gil changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Patricio Gil knocks in a cross ball towards Juan Sebastian Gil. Juan Sebastian Gil heads the ball goalwards but somehow Cristian Rey manages to keep it out.
72.31
Lucio Giménez kicks a strong pass forward to Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.15
0-1Uruguay Becerra passes the ball forward to Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio lofts in a cross ball towards Dias De Almeida Roque Junior. Dias De Almeida Roque Junior is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.15
Lucio Giménez knocks the ball forward to Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Lucas Galletti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucio Giménez. Lucio Giménez flicks a high pass forward. Ray Cruz controls it well on his chest. Ray Cruz lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Carlos Osorio. Roberto Carlos Osorio connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.3%
47.7%
Play Area
27.9%
44.2%
27.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Roberto Carlos Osorio of Tigre |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Uruguay Pena (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Claudio D. Valdano (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Federico Paz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Facundo Ruiz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arthur Asara (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Patricio Gil (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Johnnier Perez (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Sebastián Gómez (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Esteban Navarro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Fernando Soto (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Juan Sebastian Gil (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Diego F. Sánchez (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Federico Crespo (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kurt Perkins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Cristian Rey (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Valentín Navarro (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Lucas Galletti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Manuel Artime (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Leandro Ponce (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Uruguay Becerra (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Filipe Galvan (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Leroy Palacio (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ray Cruz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Roberto Carlos Osorio (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Dias De Almeida Roque Junior (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Claudio Uribe (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Lucio Giménez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 14. | Mateus Marquez (ATT) | 0 | |